Brick Woman Accused Of DWI Had Open Vodka Bottle In Car: Police

BERKELEY, NJ — Five Brick Township residents were arrested in various incidents in Berkeley Township in October, including a 42-year-old woman charged with driving while intoxicated, Berkeley Township police said.

OCT. 2: Patrolman Michael Tanis and Patrolman Jacob Camaraza arrested Jason C. Samaritano, 43, of Brick Township, on an active failure to appear warrant out of the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department, amounting to $500. Samaritan was processed and released on his own recognizance upon posting bail.

OCT. 4: Patrolman DJ Williams and Patrolman Johnny Medina arrested Michael J. Lovanyak, 56, of Basseterri Street, on a failure to appear warrant out of Brick Township, amounting to $500. He was processed and released on his own recognizance.

OCT.16: Officers responded to the Bayville QuickChek, 768 Route 9, for a reported shoplifting incident. While enroute, Police Communications gave a description of the suspect who had fled the area on foot. The suspect, identified as Charles M. Morton, 58, of Brick, was located shortly after by Patrolman Ryan Wahl and Patrolman Michael Bulwinski. Police said Morton admitted to stealing a package of sliced American cheese from QuickChek and produced the stolen property, which resulted in his arrest. He was processed and released from custody on a summons with a court date set.

OCT. 17: Patrolman Sean Varady arrested Madeline Walsh, 30, of Brick, on a failure to appear warrant out of Berkeley, amounting to $1,000. She was processed and released on her own recognizance with a court date set.

OCT. 17: Patrolman Edward Hendrickson and Patrolman Alexander Houle responded to the area of Mule Road and Santiago Drive for a reported intoxicated driver who had allegedly hit a curb and was parked in the road. The officers reported the driver had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on her breath as she spoke to them. They also observed an open bottle of Absolut vodka in the cup holder near the center console. Jennifer E. Decastro, 42, of Brick, was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after failing field sobriety tests. She was processed and released to the care of a family member. She also was issued summonses for reckless driving and open container of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle. Her vehicle was impounded as per John’s Law.

OCT. 22: Patrolman Michael Bulwinski arrested Quashon S. Askew, 32, of Brick, on a failure to appear warrant out of Brick amounting to $1,039. He was processed and turned over to Brick Township police.

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